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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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